Greg Smith
I have been in the industry since 2008 when I started as SMA America's technical trainer. I bid SMA farewell in 2015 and hopped over to sonnen, Inc. to help them launch their energy storage system in the U.S. In May of 2021, I transitioned to Tigo as the Technical Training Director. I am a huge fan of renewable energy, BBQ, and gaming. I am a published author and wrote an Amazon best seller about grid-tied lithium-ion storage.
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Commissioning a Generator with the Tigo EI Energy Storage System
Use: Validates proper generator behavior after the EI system has been fully commissioned. Please contact our Customer Success team if you have any questions about this procedure: Phone: +1 408 40...
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Tigo Inverter compatibility with third-party batteries
"Can I use a Tigo Inverter with a different brand of battery?" Tigo strongly advises our customers to install only Tigo Batteries with the Tigo EI and Go Inverters. This product pairing, pro...
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Using Tigo’s Rapid Shutdown Solutions with the Sol-Ark Hybrid Inverters
The Tigo TS4 product line is compatible with nearly every inverter manufacturer in the industry (comprehensive list, found here). However, there are some technologies that pose unique product integ...
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Using a combiner box with Tigo's RSS Transmitter and PLC
Question: Is it permissible to combine PV strings on the roof with a single output to a PV inverter when using TS4-F or -2F with the RSS Transmitter? Here is an illustration of this question. Answ...
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EI System Power and Capacity Chart
The EI battery capacity and EI Inverter continuous and max power (also called a surge or start-up power) varies depending on the inverter size, and the number of batteries. This chart parses these ...
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How to install the Tigo Rapid Shutdown Button
This article explains installing the Tigo Rapid Shutdown (RSD) push button included with the EI Inverter. Video: How to Install the Tigo Rapid Shutdown Button Note: This button must be used with t...
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ESS Real Talk: Starting large loads
ed by 2 people Greg Smith 3 years ago One of the most common questions ESS designers have regarding ESS capabilities is whether the system can start large loads like air conditioners...
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How to AC couple a third party inverter with the Tigo Energy Storage System
"Can I add a Tigo energy storage solution to my existing solar system?" The answer is YES! AC Coupled System In an AC coupled system, the solar from an existing third-party (non-Tigo) inverter ...
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How to Install and Commission the GO Cellular Kit (US version)
The GO Cellular Kit adapter allows the Tigo EI Inverters to connect to cellular networks. The kit includes a 5-year prepaid plan. The Tigo EI System's communication priority is always WiFi, but if ...
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Tigo String Sizing Tool
The Tigo Solar Sizing Tool is designed to help you determine the number of modules per string and the number of strings the Tigo EI Inverter (US) will need to operate correctly. IMPORTANT The Ti...